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The Wise Bamboo (1953)

Author: J. Malcolm Morris
Publisher: J. B. Lippincott Company
Language: English
Call number: 8129
Book contributor: Universal Digital Library
Collection: universallibrary

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Reviewer: glofau - - July 8, 2011
Subject: Highly Entertaining Memoir
This account of Captain Morris' tenure as the General Manager of Tokyo's Imperial Hotel during the Allied Occupation is extremely entertaining, engaging and funny. Furthermore, it provides a work-a-day glimpse into the functioning (and malfunctioning) of one of Frank Lloyd Wright's most infamous architectural creations. It really depicts old Japan on the brink of its transformation into one of the world's great powers and the post-war clash of ancient and modern attitudes in an accessible way. It's depiction of the machinations and foibles of the nearly-great amongst the American Occupation personnel are really hilarious! Highly recommended.

Reviewer: Tommybar - - July 21, 2007
Subject: The Wise Bamboo
A great short read! Insightful and comical.

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